on 24.06.2003 15:39, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > First of all, how do I set it up so that I don't have to hold down the shift > key at boot up.
You'll need to remove the conflicting file(s) either to a folder in the System Folder named "Extensions (Disabled)", "Control Panels (Disabled)", etc., or from the System Folder completely. There is a built in control panel called "Extensions Manager" through which you can do this, or you can manually drag the files, or you can use a third party solution, such as "Conflict Catcher." Using the standard utilities might be less convenient, but it will give you a better understanding of how the Mac OS System Folder is organized. > Up until now I have > been strictly x86, so I am not even sure what booting without extensions > means. Will it make my cd-rom inaccessible? Mac OS extensions are roughly equivalent to Windows *.dll files, the one key difference that is particularly germaine being that, under Mac OS, they often launch processes that run in the System heap, or memory partition in RAM, at startup. Booting Mac OS with "Extensions Disabled" is roughly equivalent to a "Safe Boot" into Windows. The other difference is that most of what is handled by the Windows Registry is taken care of automatically in Mac OS. This is what makes it possible to go and move many--but certainly not all--files without crippling the system. It also makes for a bit of frustration for those who are accustomed to dealing with a single point of reference that the Registry provides. And yes, this could leave your CD-ROM drive inaccessible. One solution is to startup with a bootable CD-ROM in the tray. During the boot sequence, all local devices are polled and any drivers on those devices are loaded into the System heap and remain there until shutdown. This usually works whether the drive has an Apple ROM or not. Another is to hold the space bar down at startup which launches the Extension Manager and set the extension set to "Mac OS � Base." This will only work with drives that have an Apple ROM. Getting a decent CD reader/burner is arguably a higher priority than the hard drive. > > Next, the computer I purchased did not come with software. <snip> > Where is the best place > to get software? I see OS 9.2 with OSX jaguar on ebay all the time selling for > about $80.00, but I was not sure if this is a good deal or not. I know my > computer will require some work before osX can be installed (processor etc..) > but I figured If I could get 9.2 and OSX at once, I can always upgrade later. > I suggest you get a copy of OS 9.1 first for several reasons. A bootable CD-ROM is indispensible for emergencies and maintenance. It is possible to boot from a floppy with an older version of the OS, but you won't be able to do much with it, since even the most basic utilities and drivers are much too large to fit on it. Later versions of Mac OS are not only unsupported, but require a bit of hacking to run on this motherboard. While there are utilities available that can do this for you, you might want to "flight test" the machine under well supported software for a while to identify any other problems before going to more adventurous lands. Built in, there is a nifty, but unintentional, way to clone a drive using only standard Apple utilities. At this path "drive_name:System Folder:Application Support:Software Update:" there is a file called "Apple Software Restore". Drag the icon which appears on the desktop of the drive you wish to clone and drop it on the icon of this file. A dialog will display that allows you to set the target drive, among other things. As long as the target is the same size or larger, you're good to go. HTH, paul -- Paul F. Henegan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
